Police Log

02/01/2026 A business located in the area of Rt. 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the evening hours. A male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $88. The suspect is known to the business as a frequent shoplifter.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

01/25/2026 A Somerset resident was a victim of theft by deception. The victim was contacted by an alleged employee of the Morris County Jail. The unknown suspect stated he could help the victim’s family member if she sent $1,450. The suspect advised the victim that she was scammed once he received the payment. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

01/19/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of criminal mischief in the area of Canterbury Cir. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) scratched the victim’s vehicle. The damage was valued at $1,000. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the …

01/04/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft between 01/02/26 and 01/04/26 in the area of Coventry Ln. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s motor vehicle. The vehicle was valued at $55,000 and entered stolen into a national database. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

12/28/2026 A business located in the area of Elizabeth Ave. was the victim of a shoplifting on 12/24/25. An unknown male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $500. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly …

12/21/2025 A business located in the area of Somerset St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours. An unknown female exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $24. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the …

12/14/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft between 12/08/25 and 12/14/25. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s jewelry and a coin collection valued at a total of $9,600. There were no signs of forced entry to the residence.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

12/07/2025 Patrol recovered a stolen motor vehicle in the area of Reler Ln. during the morning hours. The vehicle was unoccupied, and the suspect(s) is unknown. The reporting jurisdiction was notified of the recovery. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are …

11/30/2025 A business located in the area of Elizabeth Ave. was the victim of a shoplifting on 11/27/25. An unknown female exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at approximately $50.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only …

11/23/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Douglas Ave. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle. There were no signs of forced entry, and the victim was in possession of the keys. The vehicle was entered stolen into a national database. The vehicle was recovered, unoccupied, in an outside …